Obituaries

Dec 5, 2025

Dorothy McPhillimy Thomas passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5,2025 at Lima Estates in Middletown Township at the age of 100. Dorothy is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher, healing prayer minister, friend, and a woman of deep and profound faith. Dorothy means "gift from God" and she lived a faithful life raising her 3 daughters with her...

Dec 4, 2025

Constantinos "Gus" Nazaridis, 53 of Media formerly of Eddystone died on December 4, 2025. Constantinos was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1990 and received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cabrini College. He was an entrepreneur and he enjoyed traveling, relaxing on the beach, playing golf and basketball and Greek dancing. Constantinos was proud of...

Dec 2, 2025

Samuel J. Quinzi, 92, a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, and a lifelong resident of Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Sam was born in Chester, PA, to the late Settimio and Maria Orsini Quinzi. He was a graduate of Chester High School.

Sam dedicated many years of his career to...

Nov 27, 2025

Kathleen Nilon Atencio, 66, a loving and beloved wife and mother, died quietly at home after a courageous fight with brain cancer (glioblastoma) on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 27.

Kathy was born and raised in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, pursued her career in New York City, raised her family in New Vernon, NJ and ultimately "retired" to Stowe,...

Nov 22, 2025

Nancy E. Sheppard (nee Pearsall), 77, of Media died on November 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Montrose, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles O. and Mary A. Sprout Pearsall and lived in Ridley Park before moving to Media in 1971.

Nancy was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class ...

Nov 21, 2025

Margaret M. Rooney (nee McCarthy), 78 of Ridley Park died on November 21, 2025 at her home.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Clare Kane McCarthy.

Margaret was a graduate of Cardinal Doughtery High School, class of 1965 and received a bachelor's degree from Temple University and had...

Nov 20, 2025

David Thomas Sullivan, 73 of Aston Mills died on November 20, 2025 at his home.  Born in Chester, he lived in Linwood before moving to Aston Mills in 1983.

David was a proud veteran of US Marine Corps having service from 1971 to 1973.  A machinist by trade, he ended his working career as a Quality Control...

Nov 17, 2025

Kenneth C. Lynch Jr., of Ridley Township, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Born on June 22, 1966 to Lois (O'Brien) and Kenneth C. Lynch Sr., Ken was a proud lifelong resident of Leedom Estates and member of the Ridley High School Class of 1984. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Ken's...

Nov 16, 2025

Norma S. Locke (nee Pierce) of Aston died on November 16, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late John and Katherine Shusman Pierce lived in Chester before moving to Aston 61 years ago.

Norma attended Chester High School and during her career had worked at Bell Telephone Company in Chester, in the office of Dr....

Nov 15, 2025

James Michael Dolan, 86, of Aston, passed away peacefully at Riddle Hospital on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of Lorraine Dolan, and loving father of Deborah (Jim) Mulholland, Jerry (Lisa)Dolan, James (Gina)Dolan Jr., Susan Rinaldi and Tamara Dolan. He was Pop to eight grandchildren, Jimmy Mulholland, Lauren Varrasse, Melissa Liberatore, Matt Dolan, Michael...

Nov 15, 2025

Debra A. "Debbie" Hunter, 62 of Norwood died on November 15, 2025.  Born in Upper Darby, Debbie grew up in Glenolden and had been a resident of Norwood for the last 40 years.

Debbie was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1981.  Along with her husband, Chris she owned and operated C&D Canvas for over...

Nov 13, 2025

Richard J. "Buddy" Fachet Sr., 81 of Woodlyn, PA died on November 13, 2025 at Riddle Hospital in Media due to complications from diabetic neuropathy and pneumonia.  Born in Upland, PA he was the son of the late William Adam and Mary Rita Subers Fachet. Buddy attended Our Lady of Peace School, then St. James High School in Chester,...

Nov 13, 2025

Peter J. Eleutheriou, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Kyriaki "Kiki" who preceded him in death but who remained forever close to his heart. Married for nearly 52 years, Pete and Kiki built a life filled with hard work, family, and devotion. Both Pete and Kiki were very...

Nov 13, 2025

Monita May Thorp Lank was born on September 17, 1934 to Elda and Harry Thorp. She was a distant relative to the famous athlete, Jim Thorpe. Monita had two older brothers, Darrel and Don, and two younger sisters, Wilma and Jenny.

Monita met Psych Lank at a gas station when she was 17 years old. They married...

Nov 6, 2025

Lois Mae Carpenter, 93 of Boothwyn died on November 6, 2025 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.  Born in Claunch, MN, she lived in Lancaster before moving to Boothwyn in 2019.

Lois was a graduate of Thornbury High School in Texas, class of 1950 and before her retirement had worked as a bookkeeper at Gerken Chevrolet in Downingtown.  ...

Nov 6, 2025

Irene Martin (née Sontheim), affectionally known to many as "Oma", passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025 at the age of 98.  Her timeless style and spirited presence made her seem decades younger.

A resident of Maris Grove, Irene was born in Germany, the daughter of the late Gebhard and Rosa Sontheim. In 1957, she and her...

Nov 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Deana Renee Jespersen (Maguire)

Born March 4, 1974, at Delaware County Hospital in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Deana Renee Jespersen (Maguire) was the cherished daughter of Robert J. Maguire and Cecelia R. Maguire (DeFlorentiis). She carried with her a warm smile, a fierce competitive drive, and a compassionate heart throughout her life.

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Nov 2, 2025

Linda S. Seward (nee Briske), 73 of Whispering Pines, NC passed away on November 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Ridley Park, the daughter of the late Theodore and Emily Koval Briske, she lived for many years in Norwood before moving to Illinois in the early 2000s and finally settling in North Carolina.

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Oct 31, 2025

Rosemary E. Klecko (nee Blythe), 78 of Aston died on October 31, 2025.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris Downey Blythe.

Rosemary was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1965 and had previously worked at the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital.   She was a member of the...

Oct 30, 2025

Timothy Joseph O'Brien, 67 passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2025.

Born on July 25, 1958 in Darby, Tim spent most of his life in Ridley Park and had resided in Fort Myers, FL for the past 10 years.

Tim was a graduate of St James Catholic High class of 1976.  He...